Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723) Beta: 0.5040 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


What is Jaks Resources Bhd Beta?

Jaks Resources Bhd XKLS:4723 Beta is 0.5040 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Jaks Resources Bhd's Beta is 0.5040.

Jaks Resources Bhd  (XKLS:4723) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)

Jaks Resources Bhd Beta Related Terms

Jaks Resources Bhd Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jaks Resources Bhd's Beta can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Jaks Resources Bhd Beta Chart

Jaks Resources Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
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Jaks Resources Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:4723 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beta Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Jaks Resources Bhd's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Jaks Resources Bhd Beta vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jaks Resources Bhd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jaks Resources Bhd's Beta falls into.


Jaks Resources Bhd Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 0.5040 mean?
Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723) has a Beta of 0.5040 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Jaks Resources Bhd and its competitors.
Is Jaks Resources Bhd's Beta too high?
Jaks Resources Bhd's current Beta is 0.5040.
How does Jaks Resources Bhd's Beta compare to PWR and FIX?
Jaks Resources Bhd's Beta of 0.5040 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Construction company?
A good Beta depends on the Construction industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Jaks Resources Bhd and its competitors. Jaks Resources Bhd's current Beta is 0.5040. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jaks Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.13, compared to a current price of RM0.08 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.5040. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723), the current Beta is 0.5040 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Jaks Resources Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan 13/6, Unit B-09-28, Tower B, Pacific Towers, Section 13, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46200
Jaks Resources Bhd is an investment holding company. It is organized into six segments: Manufacturing segment, which comprises mainly the manufacturing of pipes; Trading segment comprising trading in sheet piles, steel bars, mild steel, and special pipes, other steel related products, building materials, and supply of products for water supply industry; Construction segment comprises mainly the provision of sub-contracting activities, general contractor, supplier of building materials, and also construction; The Property Investment segment consists management of shopping mall; Power Energy engage in the business of renewable energy. and Others. Its geographical segments include Malaysia and Vietnam.